Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama set a brand new 54-hole match document on the PGA Tour season-opening occasion in Hawaii at The Sentry.
The in a single day chief shot a 62 to maneuver to 27 below par – however nonetheless solely leads by one shot after Collin Morikawa additionally went spherical in 62.
Each gamers fell one shot wanting equalling the course document on a day when nearly no wind meant excellent situations for low scores.
Matsuyama, the 2021 Masters champion, rattled in 11 birdies, essentially the most he has managed in a single PGA Tour spherical.
The 32-year-old may have equalled the course document with an extended eagle putt on the 18th however took two putts for the ultimate birdie of his spherical.
Fellow main winner Morikawa took the lead on the entrance 9 with three birdies and an eagle within the first 5 holes.
However his benefit didn’t final lengthy, with Matsuyama – who has dropped only one shot within the opening three rounds – catching him on the following gap.
“Collin performed effectively and I simply form of adopted him, so good day,” Matsuyama stated.
“It was numerous enjoyable, however I would love for him to take it simple on Sunday.”
Morikawa, the 2020 US PGA and 2021 Open champion, believes he can overhaul his rival.
“I’ll put all the pieces on the market tomorrow as a result of I’ve the purpose to win,” stated the American.
“Whenever you’re enjoying that effectively, everybody talks about being within the zone, however you actually are simply centered on each shot.”
Belgium’s Thomas Detry is 4 strokes additional again on 22 below after a 64, one higher total than South Korea’s Sungjae Im who additionally carded a 62, whereas England’s Harry Corridor is fifth on 20 below after a third-round 66.
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, 2025-01-05 07:29:00
